Welcome to the home of the 1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Survivor Roster. Cadillac built 2150 Eldorado Biarritz Convertibles for the 1956 model year. The goal of this roster is to document all of the 1956 Biarritz' s that have survived. Vehicles will be compiled by exterior color. Descriptions will accompany each picture to help differentiate each car. Body numbers, option codes and vehicle history will be used when available.

1956 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

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The Spectacular Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

In the two years since the Eldorado was first introduced by Cadillac, it has won itself a unique place in the hearts of motorist everywhere. Though the Eldorado name originally designated only the convertible model, it will include for 1956 both an open and closed car. The first of these- the spectacular Biarritz- is a true achievement in advanced design and engineering. Its high-sweeping fender lines... its beautiful grille and rear bumper assembly ... its unique "disappearing top" ... its special "Sabre - Spoke" wheels ... its special hood ornament ... its chrome ribbed saddle molding ... and it's many special color options ... give it a beauty all its own. To add still greater glamour, the Biarritz is available with gold wheels and a gold grille. And the Biarritz is powered by a special 305- h.p. Cadillac engine, and offers Cadillac's most advanced features of engineering throughout. In every way, it is a true masterpiece of Cadillac craftsmanship.

Mandan Red

Mandan Red Code 50**** Vehicle serial numbers and owner names will not be published ! ****

BDY #1450, Trim #18, Top #1, ACC- EHS, Body off restoration completed in Maryland, 2012. Numbers matching, 60k mile car. This one went to the Mecum auction in May of 2012 where it reached a high bid of $170k(reserve not met). It sold after the auction for $200k. _____________________________________________________

BODY #1454, Trim #?, Top #1, ACC-EHS. According to the tag, this one was Bahama blue with blue and white trim. Current owner traded a Bel Air for this project car. Runs and drives, just needs completion. CA 2013.

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BDY #1532, Trim# 18, Top# 1, ACC-EH. Sold at Barret-Jackson 2003 Palm Beach auction for $55,836. Frame off restoration by F.E.N. Update 3/2013; Sold again at auction by Auctions America for $147,500.

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BDY# 1890, PNT#93(silver), Trim #19(red), Top #2, car is currently red with red and white trim and a white top. Offered on ebay 10/2010 with a BIN of $120k. This one also goes back to 2002 B-J auction when it sold for $41k(lower right pic). _________________________________________________________________

Trim #18, Top #1, ACC-EHS, mostly original car, photo from a 2007 show in NY

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Trim #18, Top #1, ACC-EH, on display at the Marconi Museum in CA.

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Trim#18, Top #1. Offered on ebay 2009. Serial # on file.

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Trim #18, Top #1, ACC-EH, car is in Austria.

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Trim #18, 2002 auction

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Trim #18, Top #1, Auburn auction 2011, high bid $63k.

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Spotted at the Wheels National in Sweden 2009 & 2012. Note the dual square spot lights.

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Advertised by Sweden car dealer in 2011 and listed as sold.

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Trim #18, Top #1, Note the red rear bumper.

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Trim # 18, Top #1, ACC-EH. Sold at Hershey 2010. Still in the USA. Plans to restore the car are being considered as of 2011.

Trim #18, Top #1, ACC-EH, sold at the Kruse auction in Tulsa, OK. 1987

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Trim #10, Top #1, ACC-EH. Same owner for many years in southern Germany. 2012

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From the Sterling Cadillac Museum Collection. To be auctioned by Mecum in Texas 2012. Interior trim appears to be originally code #10(blk & wht). UPDATE 4/2012, Sold at auction for $32k.

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Trim # 18, ACC-EH, Pictured here in New Jersey back in the early 1990's. The owner pictured has since past. This was auctioned short after these pictures were taken. Current whereabouts are unknown.

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Trim #18, ACC-EHS, in the hands of the same owner for 28 years. Car is located in Winnipeg and offered for sale in Sept 2012 for $35k. It needs rust repairs and mechanical repairs. It was driven up until last year.